Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business (Top-up) (Birmingham City University)
Course Information
Description
This one year top-up Degree programme is aimed at preparing working adults for a world of International Business and covers modern topics such as Business Strategy, Operations, Marketing, Globalisation and much more.
Students will be working on a range of innovative and practical projects such as business reports, case studies, presentations and projects, which help them to apply their knowledge to real situations and make an immediate impact in their business organisations.
Entry Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:
- Kaplan Diploma in a Business-related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of junior managerial work experience1
- Kaplan Advanced Diploma in a Business-related discipline
- Local Polytechnic Diploma or other Diploma2 in a Business-related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of junior managerial work experience1
- Other equivalent Advanced Diploma or Diploma3 in a Business-related discipline
- Other private or foreign qualifications in a Business-related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of junior managerial work experience1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirement
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- For more information, please visit course webpage.
1For work experience to be considered, applicants must have been in roles where they are able to demonstrate management experience through either the management of people, projects, business improvement, budgets, or other areas where they can demonstrate managerial responsibility
2 Equivalent to RQF Level 4
3 Equivalent to RQF Level 5
International Requirements:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles (but not limited to):
- Business Adviser
- Management and Business Consultant
- Business Development Executive (International)
- Regional General Manager
- Regional Purchasing Manager
- Group Retail Manager
- Sales Manager/Executive (International)
- Management Executive (International)
Modules
This Degree programme may be completed in a minimum of 12 months on a part-time basis. Below is the programme structure:
- Business Process and Systems
- Contemporary Global Management Issues
- E-Business
- Innovative Thinking for Organisation Development
- International Business
- One Planet Business
Delivery Method
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme. Each module is supported with 24 contact hours with two intensive teaching blocks over the duration of a trimester to suit the needs of working adults.
Assessment Method
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.